Fanny Velasquez, 54, Victorville, California, pleaded guilty on August 21, 2008, to forgery and was sentenced to 16 months (suspended) in state prison as part of a plea agreement where she is released to INS and deported to her native Columbia. The issue of restitution has been reserved.

In December 2003, the victim was attempting to purchase a residence in Victorville, California when she was turned down for credit because it showed she already owned a home in Victorville, of which she was unaware. The victim checked her credit report and discovered she had two mortgage loans in her name, for which she never applied. The total amount of both loans was $177,000.

In October 2006, the victim contacted the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office, Real Estate Fraud Unit. District Attorney Investigators conducted an extensive investigation into the victim's complaint and learned Velasquez had illegally used the victim's identity to purchase the home, thus encumbering the victim's credit.

Investigators also learned that Fanny Velasquez was living in the residence with her family. Investigators arrested Fanny Velasquez on April 09, 2005, at a Fontana glass shop the suspect operated. She has been in custody awaiting trial ever since that time.